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I have windows xp & use aol. I am trying to adjust my screen…

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I have windows xp &...

I have windows xp & use aol. I am trying to adjust my screen resolution, but the only 2 options it gives me are 800x600 & 1024x768! how can I get teh missing one back? All my things on screen are too big! Thanks!

What is the current resolution set at? And When you say thing on screen are too big, is it just text that looks larger? Or does everything just seem like it is zoomed in almost?

And would you tell me the model of your Monitor please (It is typically labeled on the front)

Thanks!

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Customer reply replied 10 years ago

I have a dell moniter. As far as everyhting being bigger, it's everything on the screen.. text, pics, etc. Also, I've tried the resolution at both that I gave u, the 800x600 is HUGE & the 1024x768 is also big... this just changed for no reason, I've been doing nothing different to my settings. Thank you.

As far as your monitor is concerned, the maximum resolution is actually 1024x768. This is a 15" LCD screen so it does not have a higher resolution.

What I suggest trying is through the display properties where you change the resolution click on the tab that says Themes. Then from thr drop down box, chose Windows XP and click apply. wait for the changes.

Then clikc the tab that says Appearence. In this section make sure the following settings are as follows.

Windows and Buttons: Windows XP Style

Font Size: Normal

Then Click Apply.

And finally, click the button labeled Effects...

Make sure Use Large Icons is unchcked.

If this does not resolve the issue, please DOT NOT accept this as an answer and I will pass this issue onto another expert who might assist you.

Take Care!

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Customer reply replied 10 years ago

nothing changed on my computer, thanks for trying!

Customer reply replied 10 years ago

As I stated, nothing changed on my computer, so if someone else wants to look at my question, they can.

That means your graphics drivers are installed and resolution you have selected is the maximum supported by your moniter if you want to change the icon size then please select Appearance Tab there you can adjust the Icon size

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Customer reply replied 10 years ago

thanks... i did that before..no change. im going to leave it as is. please dont contact me with further suggestions.. thank you

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